Proper Nouns

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What is a proper noun?

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A specific person, place, or thing.

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Why do we capitalize proper nouns?

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To show that they are specific names.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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New York City.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is general (like 'city'), while a proper noun is specific (like 'New York City').

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Is 'Sarah' a proper noun?

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Yes, 'Sarah' is a specific person's name.

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Is 'teacher' a proper noun?

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No, 'teacher' is a common noun.

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What do we call the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence is always capitalized.

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Find the proper noun: 'My dog is named Max.'

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Max.

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Find the proper noun: 'We visited the Eiffel Tower.'

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Eiffel Tower.

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What is the proper noun in this sentence: 'I love playing with my friends.'

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There is no proper noun in this sentence.